Outrageous: Harry Reid Repeats Romney Tax Slur on the Senate Floor
- Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:00pm by
Becket Adams
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) on Friday took the opportunity during an address from the Senate floor to repeat his claim that Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney did not pay his taxes for 10 years.
“He’s refused to release his tax returns, as we know. If a person coming before this body wanted to be a cabinet officer, he couldn’t be if he did the same refusal Mitt Romney does about tax returns,” Reid said to our nation’s senators.
“So the word’s out that he hasn’t paid any taxes for ten years. Let him prove that he has paid taxes, because he hasn’t,” he added.
Wait, “the word’s out”? You, senator, put “the word” out! You made the claim! You cannot substantiate any of this accusation!
“We already know from one partial tax return that he gave us, he has money hidden in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and a Swiss bank account. Not making that up, that’s in the partial year that he gave us,” Reid continued.
“Mitt Romney makes more money in a single day than the average middle-class family makes in two years–or more,” he added.
Reid began all this 10-year no-tax nonsense during an interview with the Huffington Post on Tuesday, TheBlaze discussed earlier today.
Since accusing the former Massachusetts governor of being a tax cheat, the Romney campaign has torn into the senator, left-leaning comedian Jon Stewart has lambasted him for being way out of line, and President Obama’s own deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter admitted there’s nothing to back up his claim.
“I know that the term ‘Senate ethics’ is often an oxymoron, but doesn’t accusing a political opponent from the Senate floor of a felony without offering a shred of proof violate some kind of ethics rule?” Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey asks.
“Not only is this despicable and grossly irresponsible, it should be actionable in court,” he adds.
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Comments (248)
Maximus_Delta
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:20pmsenile, dementia. Alzheimer he has it….
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:28pm“We already know from one partial tax return that he gave us, he has money hidden in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and a Swiss bank account.”
Report Post »Harry, if it was disclosed in his tax return, it wasn’t hidden now was it?. Doofus.
CatB
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:37pmWhere are Harry’s tax returns??? I understand he AND HIS KIDS have had some shady real estate dealings in the Vegas area and others … I think he needs to put up or shut up.
BTW .. ROMNEY don’t cave .. they won’t drop it .. just make it worse … by continuing to LIE!
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:42pmWhether he did it out of dementia (as Gonzo alludes to), or out of corruption, I hope this brings Prince Harry down.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:13pmNo, he is not senile,nor has dementia nor has Alzheimers but what he has is MEAN. It is a classic disease most liberals have and easily infectious to those who don’t recognize the symptoms. Remember when he ran to the front of the Senate and was so excited when he said we were “losing the war in Iraq.” That was classic symptom of MEAN. But I did hear a rumor that someone who knows Obama from Harvard said his Obama’s grades were the worst Harvard ever had and that is why he will not show them. Actually that was Rush on the radio today with a phone call from someone who left no name sorta along Harry’s rumor. I don’t think it is a rumor that he made money off prime property in Nevada. Maybe to satisfy the rumors Romney and Obama have a trade off tax returns against birth certificate and Harvard grades or Romney ignores Harry and his MEAN disease and we all move on. Harry is just a MEAN little man.
Report Post »Bejabber
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:34pmReid & Polosi make a good pair. .
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 6:49pmWell, until he tried to put his arm around her shoulders and she went wide eyed like an owl and kept moving away. Poor stupid Harry had no idea what he’d done. She acted like he had really felt her up. ha ha, he isn’t interested in that wrinkled old body, lady.
Report Post »Yep, that’s what I call partners in CRIME against the American people. Pelosi/Reid
lwillis59
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 7:56pmDO NOT RELEASE THEM MITT!!!! thats what they want so they can take them apart with a fine tooth comb. they will see what they want and what they want to see is evil… They will NOT see your charitable givings They will not see that you DID IN DEED pay your taxes They will look for what you “should” have done NOTHING will make them happy… I say name your VIP pick and change the subject..this will go away faster than you can say Marco Rubio ( wishful thinking) dosen’t matter who you pick… it changes the narritive. so far Mitt you have totally out classed them…
Report Post »Edohiguma
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:18pmUnder the law Romney has to prove exactly nothing. Innocent until proven guilty. Reid has to prove his claim. That’s how it works in reality. And the IRS is usually pretty damn fast if someone doesn’t pay any taxes for ten years.
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:20pmUnder the law? Romney is not on trial. He is in the court of public opinion and not putting those tax returns out is just asking for trouble.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:22pmit is not illegal to not tell the truth – THIS IS POLITICS
I think you are missing the point. Reid is not claiming that Romney did anything illegal – he is claiming that Romney used complex tax loopholes….For better or worse, there is a good chance Romney didnt pay much (%) in federal taxes
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:26pmLook at Mutiny defending Romney! I think Hell just froze.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:27pmThey don‘t seem to mind if anyone in Congress doesn’t pay theirs, or the Fed.
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:28pmWhile it is not illegal to lie for political purposes the religious congregation, the Mormon Church, should excommunicate Harry Reid.
See if that has repercussions. Maybe people will look into the land deals that enriched his family.
Report Post »Harry Reid has to see what is more important to him, his Mormon religion or his liberal religion.
qpwillie
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:31pm@Edohiguma
Report Post »Look at the Paulbots jumping in to defend Harry Reid. They’re scared to death that their “precious” 0bama is going to lose this election. Their desperation is so obvious.
CatB
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:32pmI think since he said it “on the record” he could be brought up on slander charges .. Romney is a private citizen .. and government cannot make claims against a citizen without some kind of proof… and these would be PRIVATE RECORDS. No one can discuss your tax returns .. you even have to give special access to your tax preparer to speak to the IRS.
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:38pm@qp
Please point out in my post where I defended Reid or even attacked Romney. Your stupidity is stunning.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:53pmMy bad Mutiny, I missed the word ‘not’. I got all excited for a second thinking you wanted to defeat Obama.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:23pm@Mutiny Putting those tax returns out is asking for trouble just to keep Obama’s piranha eating press busy detracting Romney from this campaign. A bunch of bull from the mouth of MEAN. They are getting more desperate.
Report Post »AzThunder
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:27pm@Walkabout — i agree, the mormon church should throw harry out of the church !
Harry Reid the Creepy Child Molester – so I’ve been told
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 7:57pm@texas
You are wrong. The ABO crowd is going to vote for Romney even if he cheated on his taxes. The black, gay, tree huggers are going to vote for Obama no matter what. In the middle is where the election will be won. The middle are very much tired of these games. They want full disclosure. Quit hiding crap. Holding them back even if there is nothing to see makes Romney look guilty of something.
Report Post »FFerr
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:47amRomney uses the SAME tax loopholes every taxpayer uses. Romney does not have to release his tax returns and should not. And by the way 90% of all Dem Presidents were multi-millionaires. Why should Romney have to apologize for his SELF-MADE wealth. The hyprocrisy of the Dems is pathetic. They have NOTHING on Romney. Is this the only way Obama can win an election? He can’t run on his record – so let the crazy old man in the Senate do his dirty work. Romney should bring charges against Reid and the WH. Do you really believe the IRS would not have arrested Romney long before now for not paying his taxes? Let’s check out how many off shore accounts Reid, Pelosi, Obama and his minions have. Pathetic and so unbecoming of a President.
Report Post »Annirich
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:18pmAll this coming from Dems whose President has released NOTHING! Not only that, how many past Presidents have ever had an alias? These stupid, stupid Dems are throwing stones and they had best take a look at their own glass house!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:34pmI heard today that Obama got the lowest grades ever at Harvard and that many professors gave him a pass when he didn’t even attend classes … well that is what a person told another person on the phone and then hung up …. OBAMA MUST RELEASE HIS TRANSCRIPTS.
Report Post »oldduffer
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:18pmWe think and some know that not all that land was sold and he has pushed Nv. Energy to back a Chinese Solar plant in the Laughlin area where his land that he has/had left is located. $8 billion for a Chinese–Not American co.
Report Post »They can‘t find all the money he and his family have because of the supposed overseas accounts he’s held since he was on the State Gaming Board where he never “took special money” for approving mob casinos that former Mayor Goodman represented.
AJAYW
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:17pmDoes Reid steals more money from the tax payers every day than the middle income family makes in a year. Let him prove he don’t.
Report Post »flsnipe
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:17pmReid is such a shamless POS! Where is Bohner on this he is a waste.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:16pmIt appears the beatings will continue until the truth is revealed
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 6:03pmYou are right about the continued beatings but whose mind will it change anyway? A man who has run for election twice that means 8 years and for Gov.before that probably one year and you are saying that wasn‘t or isn’t enough vetting for you? And what did Obama give us vetting wise? Chicago theatrics and friendly thugs and a “Rev.” who g.d. us,a wife who told us he would change our culture, a man who denigrated a citizen who asked a simple question (Joe the Plumber), a man who sat at Hillary’s elbow in the Senate for a year and some? Wimpy Harry Reid should prove his source or be investigated himself. Cat B is right.
Report Post »WithOutGodWePerishAsARepublic
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:16pmHarry ..?? Are you serious or just senile like Nancy…I think you have been in DC way too long !!! Do you really think that of Romney had not paid taxes in 10years ..the IRS would not be knocking on his door or taking him to court …you very well the IRS loves BO… !!??
Report Post »sundaisy91
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:16pmOk Mr Reid, I have one question for you. How in heaven’s name did Timothy Geithner ever get appointed to the Treasury? He didnt pay taxes and he is Secretary of the Treasury! If you want Romney to show you his tax returns for x number of years then you and all your cronies in Congress better be ready to do the same. why did you make $1.1 million dollars on the sale of land that you hadnt owned in 3 years? Before you go blasting others for their supposed shady actions, you better make sure your own slate is perfectly clean. Besides, the American people are waking up and not many of us even listen to the stuff that spews forth from the left. All you are doing is trying to deflect from the real issues because you dont want to (or cant) deal with them. Retire already and take pelosi with you.
Report Post »Derek01
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:13pmBased on what we know of Mr Romny and Mr Reid, who would be the most likely lie cheat and steal? Mr Romney appears to be a hard working, kind and very generous person who helps his community, church and now wants to help America Mr Reid is a lowlife career hack, a back room underhanded deals selfish little imp kind of guy who wants to destroy America just so he can be in power. Now I‘m much more interested in Reid’s financial history than Mr Romney’s
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:13pmI heard that too but for national security reasons I can’t reveal my sources.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:13pmRomney should just release them and Harry Reid should put Audit the Fed for a vote, he is covering up for 1 percent by stopping it.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:17pmRomney releases tax returns (which he will eventually) in exchange for the senate voting on audit the fed…..A WIN-WIN for the republicans
Report Post »68Patriot
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 6:25pmIndividual & Soy,
Who are you 2 trying to fool? The Senate will not take up a vote to audit the FED. They haven’t taken a vote on anything constitutional or any bill coming out of The House thanks to your “little man” leader Harry.
68
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:13pmHarry, I want to see your tax returns…. heard that you profited over 1 million dollars from property that you didn’t even own for 3 years. Heard you bought property that had no value and then passed legislation that made that property valueable…. How dishonest is that…. you are one creepy man…. go and give Nancy another hug, even she is repulsed by you….
Report Post »AnAmericanToo
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:38pmI don‘t want to see Harry’s returns —
I want Harry Reid to stop impeding the work of the US Senate by blocking the vote to REPEAL ObamaCare and the vote on Audit the Fed.
Harry, Harry, Harry — ya‘ can’t fool me that you have created a rumor about Mitt Romney and on the Senate Floor consumed time to repeat your fabrication ….and you do this while denying the US Senators INCLUDING MINE from casting a vote to REPEAL ObamaCare.
Report Post »ComingUnglued
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:12pmGood job Nevada! This is the kind of crap you saddled the country with. Can anyone say Alzheimer’s disease. this guy is delusional. Can’t he get locked up for slander.
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:20pmAren’t Congress void of speaking out what would normally against the law…
Dont get me wrong, he’s a nut job with a side of stuuuuuuuupid, but I’m just wondering, thought I heard something about that…
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:12pmRomney needs to release them. This is not going to go away and its stupid not to release them. I dont think Romney has done anything illegal, but I am pretty sure he has used the system and more than likely pays very little tax.
Report Post »RRidgeback
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:20pmWhy is it that only republicans have to release all their records?
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:20pmBy everyone’s account, he gives a lot of money to charity. With all his high-priced tax attorneys, loopholes, and charitable deductions – i would be surprised if he paid any net taxes
Release his tax returns and let the chips fall. Romney will gaurantee lose if this keeps up. If he releases his tax returns, he can prove how much money he gives to charity – which will deflect attacks regarding his overal tax rates
Report Post »pissantno.10
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:38pmya and you have no clue capital gains taxs. that all the libs want exploit is is investment returns. looks like you have problems with people investing . you are only worried your not getting your share of some thing you didnt earn
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:41pm@rridge
Does the left play fair? They dont. Quit complaining about it. Until Romney releases those records he is going to get hammered daily over them. The longer he waits the bigger problem it becomes. I for one dont believe in any way Romney cheated on his taxes. I have no doubt because of him not releasing(just like Obama not releasing his stuff) there is something hidden and not good to be seen.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:43pmReleasing them would solve >>>> NOTHING .. they would not stop .. they would just lie and demogoge the fact that Romney is rich .. we KNOW HE IS RICH .. America needs someone who knows how to run a business in the Presidency .. and not the moron we have now!
I’m voting for the Mormon .. NOT the moron.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:50pm@CATB
Report Post »We all know Democrats will always play dirty politics. But independents appreciate honesty and transparency. NEVER let Obama take the moral high ground
Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:51pm@catb
Everyone knows he is rich. They will continue to do that anyways. Not releasing them makes it look like their is something to hide(same goes for Obama).
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:36pm@CatB You are right. The liberal left cannot bear the fact that Romney has more money than they do this time around and want him seen as a tax cheat along side their Timothy Geithner, and all those who cheated top notch to get into the WH. I love it. Voting for the Mormon and not the Moron. Good for you.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:46pmMore Tax records ? I say ” no way .” The Left is just doing its usual targeting and bullying . They want to make Romney look weak. The only way to “cure” a bully is to face up to him. The Democrats have been pulling this crap ever since they lost the 2012 elections. Mob rule ever since. I The Republicans need to make an issue about Obama’s hidden records. Time to take off the gloves with these sleazy Democrats. Americans are SICK of them. And the majority of Americans aren’t the nasty, hate filled, anti-rich people that are Democrats are. They took small , ugly and brutish.
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 8:02pm@barber
You are correct.
” The only way to “cure” a bully is to face up to him.”
Romney is not facing them. He is running. He should show them and prove them wrong. That is fighting back.
Report Post »gbfreak
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:11pmHey Harry…if his money is hidden in Cayman, Switzerland and Bermuda, how do you know about it?..hmmmmmmm Harry is a dumbbbbassssss!
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:19pmWell according to Reid that was on the 2 years of tax returns Romney did release. If Romney has nothing to hid then he should have no problem releasing them. This is going to cause more trouble than its worth for Romney. Just as Obama not releasing stuff puts Obama under constant attack.
Be a man, show you are better than Obama in some way, RELEASE THE TAX RETURNS.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:36pmSince Harry has Proof that Mitt HASN”T Paid His TAXES for ten years, can’t Harry get in trouble for obtaining ( STEALING ) anothers Tax Records, and then saying he hasn’t paid is taxes for TEN years? Harry is a felon for stealing another citizens TAX Info. Harry isn’t a nice guy, even for a DEMOCRAT. Unless he’s just funnin us.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 6:22pm13: I’d love to see the Democrats get prosecuted for using the IRS for political purposes and for leaking classified info to their buddies in the media. No one deserves it better than these Democrat Sleaze Balls.
Report Post »MiCurmudgeon
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:11pmDipstick!!! The man demonstrates an IQ of three above plantlife.
Report Post »bsnrn98
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:10pmHarry Reid should be ashamed of himself. He has stopped and refused to bring to the floor of the Senate bills from the House that would have helped create jobs, reduce the spending spree that the dems are on constantly, reduce the deficit and much more. He should be ashamed for lying before the American public. If he is actually a mormon, what does the church think about his rumor mill and his lying? Have you no shame, dingy harry? Mitt has no need to hang his head. You do.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:09pmThe same Harry Reid that received millions of dollars in winfall profits for land he had “sold” 3 years prior and did not inform Congress?
I heard Harry Reid was a child molester. It’s up to him to disprove it!
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:15pmThe fact is Romney hasnt released his tax returns. Romney could crush Reid by doing so.
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:18pmI heard that too!
Sure hope he comes out and tells us otherwise…
Report Post »(Not that we’ll believe him… just would be nice if he did)
OneTermPresident
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:08pmSo the word’s out that Harry Reid has been molesting male interns for ten years. Let him prove that he hasn’t.
Report Post »Too_Far_Gone
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:08pmIgnore the jackass, desperate old fool ..
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:15pmAh no…. Remove him from office. We’ve been ignoring these idiots for years…. He needs to be removed…… By whatever means.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:29pmYeah, I don’t listen to anything he has to say.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:40pmSaying something “on the floor” is different than just putting it out anywhere else. I think he could be CHARGED for making such a claim …
Report Post »RRidgeback
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:07pmOnly idiots listen to this guy. How about we see at of the presidents records…college, real birth certificate, etc? …and what is up with that social security number?
Report Post »Landon410
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 5:08pm50% of the public are idiots, 50% of the public doesn’t even pay taxes but THINK they deserve money from the government
idiots think all money is the government and it is government spending when there are tax cuts
oh there are a lot of idiots
Report Post »the_system_disconnect
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:07pmHe needs to be retired.
Report Post »Lothmar
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:07pmFinally people can start making up baseless lies and siting themselves as a source later when they reference the topic, god bless america. lol.
Report Post »~cries a little inside~
huey6367
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 4:06pmAnd I thought we were innocent until proven guilty. I must have misread something.
I see Romney v. Reid in a libel lawsuit.
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